is it worth it...i need opinions on this

[Sylinc18]

i was just wondering what other people think of the bose stock head unit in the ms6 weather if im better off replacing it with an aftermarket or keeping it. i dont know about other people but when i play cd-r's they tend to skip, alot even when i had just burned them.

 

[VRMS6]

Most factory systems have a problem playing CD-Rs. Some moreso than others. Best bet is get a MP3 player and a Auxmod. Never have the skipping problem again and dont have to take up space storing CDs...

 

[wannabe]

as far as i know, the metra kit does not work with the MS6 yet, and this is the only option (as of now) for dash integration. so, if you wanna go custom/aftermarket, it will require quite a bit of work....

 

[Parad0x01]

Hmm thats weird with the skipping. I decided to keep my Bose head unit for now. And as far as aftermarket mp3 integration, go with the Audiolink Ipod adapter....takes a bit of work, but the best one out there for the ms6.

Also my biggest problem with aftermarket decks is finding one that lets u keep oem steering wheel controls withput too much screwing around. Best one that I found was a Clarion in dash dvd/cd, still debating getting it.

 

[Sylinc18]

does mazda or whoever have something out that allows me to switch the decks and still allow me to use the steering wheel controls?

 

[Parad0x01]

If you shop around there are some decks that support it, some alpine and clarion, but they might be expensive. Also read the sticky in this forum. Has all the info u need.

 

[babz437]

metra does make the dash kit for the ms6. i have a kenwood excelon deck. has an adapter for steering wheel controls for an extra 99 dollars.

 

[chuyler1]

I'm pretty sure the Metra kit does work with the MS6 as long as it is a recent one with the correct flash.

The stock Bose head unit puts out 2v pre-outs perfect for connecting aftermarket amps. I have yet to have a problem with any of my CD-Rs (I don't use CD-RWs so I can't comment on that).

Read the following thread for details:
6/MS6 Factory Radio Upgrade Options (plus MP3 options!!!)